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D249 ELL

1987 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,365 mi
Last recorded109,365 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 3 Series116,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD249 ELL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 109,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 106,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 106,939 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 101,227 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 101,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 99,960 miles

STEERING ARM RENEWED TRACKING NOT GOOD

Fail 12 Apr 2006 99,782 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust touching n s r shock

oil leak

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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D249 ELL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 116,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D249 ELL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D249 ELL registered?

D249 ELL is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D249 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D249 ELL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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